Back in 1999, we said:

...which selects third- and fourth-gear settings after measuring such variables as throttle position, road speed and rates of acceleration and deceleration. Both four-wheel-drive editions of CR-V also offer the option of a manual five-speed shifter, which is typically Honda: light, direct and delightful. The CR-V’s optional all-wheel drive is a clever piece designed mostly for street use. It automatically splits engine torque between front and rear wheels to maintain constant traction on pavement, depending on the slickness of the roads... Read More